Podcasts about Minneapolis Miracle

Deep Dive into Vikings Trade Rumors, Free Agency Wishes, and Top Game Rankings — In this episode of 'Skoldiers & Spice' on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Sal Spice and Dustin Baker dive deep into the latest Minnesota Vikings news and updates. They start by discussing the challenges of the offseason, technical difficulties, and introduce Dustin's monthly appearance. The episode covers key topics such as player recoveries, the upcoming combine, and the anticipation for free agency. Special emphasis is placed on trade rumors, particularly involving Sam Darnold and Kirk Cousins, reflecting the fan base's diverse opinions. Interaction with live chat adds a dynamic element as fans weigh in on their favorite Vikings moments. Beyond current news, the hosts take a nostalgic walk down memory lane, ranking their top five Vikings games and moments, offering personal anecdotes and emotional reflections. From the exhilaration of Brett Favre's 2009 season to the unforgettable Minneapolis Miracle, this episode blends the latest updates with cherished memories, all while engaging with an active and passionate Vikings community. 00:00 Welcome to Skoldiers and Spice 01:08 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 01:36 Vikings Combine and Free Agency Insights 04:04 Chat Shoutouts and Combine Speculations 05:32 Free Agency and Draft Predictions 06:46 Jonathan Allen Trade Possibilities 10:18 Mock Drafts and Offseason Strategies 28:11 Free Agency Rumors and Strategies 32:32 Revealing Giants' Secrets 33:00 Vikings on the Radar 33:56 Vikings Trade Speculations 34:32 Daniel Jones' Future with the Vikings 36:31 Vikings' Quarterback Controversies 39:29 Top 5 Vikings Games and Memories 40:23 Honorable Mentions and Personal Favorites 43:44 Memorable Vikings Moments 46:31 Vikings vs Packers Highlights 59:03 Final Thoughts and Farewell Join Us and Fan! Guest Dustin Baker @DustBaker of VikesNow joins Sal Spice @SalSpice on this episode of "Skoldiers & Spice" with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL show. We're partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and their NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. #SKOL #Vikings! ______________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch it here! - https://youtu.be/zl2jiwgPTJU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside the Vikings Offseason with Special Guest Vikings Guy — In this episode of Skolders & Spice, host Sal Spice welcomes an esteemed Vikings content creator, commonly known as 'Vikings Guy'. They delve deep into his inspiration for creating Vikings content and his unique experiences working at US Bank Stadium on game days, uncovering behind-the-scenes operations and sharing personal interactions with players and executives. The discussion covers the current offseason, touching on Kevin O'Connell's strategic comments, speculation about Sam Darnold, and updates on contract negotiations involving key players like Byron Murphy. They also explore potential moves for the 2025 season and reflect on memorable games, including the Minneapolis Miracle and the 2017 season. Additionally, the episode offers insights into the Vikings Museum and TCO Performance Center, highlighting the fan experience and special events. The conversation is enriched with audience interactions, making it an engaging and comprehensive discussion for all Vikings enthusiasts. 00:00 Welcome to Skolders and Spice 01:05 Meet the Vikings Guy 01:54 Offseason Boredom and Speculations 02:57 Contract Talks and Free Agency Moves 05:14 Engaging with the Chat 07:27 Behind the Scenes at US Bank Stadium 13:12 Vikings Game Day Experience 23:49 Special Guests and Memorable Moments 26:43 TikTok and Social Media Insights 27:59 Cherry-Picking Predictions and Adam Rank's Reputation 28:38 Vikings Coaches: A History of Highs and Lows 33:21 Favre vs. Rodgers: A Tale of Two Quarterbacks 41:59 The Vikings Museum and TCO Performance Center 51:54 Reflecting on the Minneapolis Miracle and 2017 Season 54:36 Wrapping Up: Free Agency and Future Plans Join Us and Fan! Vikings Guy joins Sal Spice @SalSpice on this episode of "Skoldiers & Spice" with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL show. We're partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and their NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. #SKOL #Vikings! ______________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch it here! - https://youtu.be/A3ic3YT1PBg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Common Man Hour 1--Common Exhausted--Lawn Mower Drama--Tenna's Ticket--Wolves Win > Minneapolis Miracle?

Common Man Hour 1--Common Exhausted--Lawn Mower Drama--Tenna's Ticket--Wolves Win > Minneapolis Miracle?

Minnesota Vikings memories with Joe Buck on Stefon Diggs' Minneapolis Miracle catch; Fans hatred of his Randy Moss call; Buck's thoughts on the current Vikings and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings memories with Joe Buck on Stefon Diggs' Minneapolis Miracle catch; Fans hatred of his Randy Moss call; Buck's thoughts on the current Vikings and more on Purple Daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Left dead to rights, the Illini somehow pull off a Minneapolis Miracle 26-24. Mike Carpenter reacts just after the game finishes, trying to process John Paddock and Isaiah Williams' heroics. At 4-5, Bret Bielema's squad has left open the door for a potential bowl game. Can this be a springboard to an end-of-year rally?

It's the best time of the year as the high school football playoffs kick off this week in Minnesota! To start the show, Brian Vossen, the 14th year head coach of Lakeville North, hops on for an appearance to talk about his No. 2 ranked Panthers, as well as the keys to success in the postseason, the talent of a Coon Rapids Cardinals squad his team faces on Friday, and the positivies of the adjusted 6A playoff format. Starting at (24:44), Matt, Logan, and Bill go in-depth breaking down the Class 6A bracket, including talking favorable draws, potential upsets, and first-round games to watch this coming Friday. They also discuss and unhinged "Minneapolis Miracle-esque" finish between Blaine and Shakopee last Thursday (41:30). They then make their predictions at who will reach the 6A State Tournament this year at (46:20). Finally, they close the show by previewing the Class 5A playoffs (53:19).

Upper West Side, Henry Hillman, What are we Doing With Milo Time, Trying to Create a Complete Picture, @milotimepodcast, Eagle Court on West 84th Street, Final Tenant, Owl Court in The Poconos, The Muchnick Family, Lydia Morris, Jeff Muchnick, Alex Muchnick, Ben Muchnick, Muchnick House on Owl Court, Ski Big Bear Ski Passes, Summer Activities, Multiple Visits to Ski Big Bear, Skiing with Young Kids, Milo Always Wanting to Continue Skiing, Elk Mountain, Nevele, Kutsher's, Belleayre Mountain, Throwing Tennis Balls to the Boys in the Pool, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Playskool Basketball Net, Obstacle Course, Amazing Times Over the Years, Bouncy SUV, Milo Throwing Up Strawberries, Watching NFL Football with the Muchnicks, Minneapolis Miracle, Baker's Tap Restaurant, Packers v. Seahawks, Brandon Bostick, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Adult Contemporary Music, Lydia and Jeff Moving to a New Home, Ben's Bunk Beds

Colum, Conor and Brian discuss their magical moments watching NFL over the course of the last 30 or so years. From the Minneapolis Miracle, to the Philly Special, James Harrison's pick six, Tebow to Thomas, the Fridge's Super Bowl TD and more. Check out tickets to our live show in Buskers on the Ball Monday 21st August here.

Minnesota Vikings historical pie chart of praise for Minneapolis Miracle against the New Orleans Saints; Declan's reports to ESPN Radio during the Minneapolis Miracle; Plus a Random Viking of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings historical pie chart of praise for Minneapolis Miracle against the New Orleans Saints; Declan's reports to ESPN Radio during the Minneapolis Miracle; Plus a Random Viking of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew For America welcomes his good friends Sam Winchester, host of the According2Sam podcast, and Sam and Andrew's mutual friend the great Scott Rovello, who introduced Sam and Andrew over a decade ago.  They talk about TikTok, China, Lebron James, Kyrie Irving, Jerry Jones, Jesuit schools, San Diego local news, California in general, the NFL, college football, the “Minneapolis Miracle,” Aaron Rodgers does Ayahuasca, “fixing” sports and sports gambling, the problem with the younger generations, Draft Kings allows betting on professional wrestling, Deion Sanders as a head coach, Matt Taibbi and the Twitter Files, everything in life can be explained through a football or poker analogy, Whoopi Goldberg defends Blazing Saddles, Generation “Question Mark” is killing comedy, why does the establishment hate Trump so much, the “M” party (middle), and a whole lot more! The song selection is the song, “Friends From the Beginning” by the band Personal Crisis. Visit politicsandpunkrockpodcast.com and buy a t-shirt or donate to the show! Visit altmediaunited.com and check out all the awesome podcasts! Visit allegedlyrecords.com and check out all of the amazing punk rock artists! Visit patreon.com/andrewforamerica and become a "My Fellow American" subscriber for only $3 per month! Visit soundcloud.com/andrewforamerica1984 to check out Andrew's music!

Our Super Wild Card Weekend picks against the spread! Timestamps: • (0:40) Super Wild Card Weekend Picks • (8:03) Bradbury and Brandel Back • (10:28) News Dump • (18:36) All-Pros • (23:12) Ludacris Halftime • (25:02) Minneapolis Miracle 5 Years Ago Today A Northern Digital Production  --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast

Welcome to the Wild Card Weekend edition of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria. Cy brings in Vikings fan and Minneapolis comedian Bryan Miller to work through their nerves going into the Vikings tilt versus the New York Giants. Cy and Bryan recant giving up on games too early, what it would take to shock them in the upcoming game, having to pay bizarre consequences at Acme Comedy Company, and how many memorable moments have been glossed over during the crazy 2022 Vikings regular season. Enjoy the festivities of the Wild Card Weekend edition of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the inaugural edition of Ranking The Purple from the Vikings Entertainment Network. Ranking The Purple is a new showcase of the team's most memorable moments and debating their level of significance throughout Minnesota Vikings history. Host Cy Amundson brought in KFAN's Eric Nordquist and Paul "Meatsauce" Lambert to recant some of the Vikings most unforgettable post season moments. From the "Minneapolis Miracle" to "41-doughnut", the guys give their opinions on some of the most iconic and infamous moments in Vikings history. Tune in and enjoy the beginning of a fun new series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Wild Card Weekend edition of The Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria. Cy brings in Vikings fan and Minneapolis comedian Bryan Miller to work through their nerves going into the Vikings tilt versus the New York Giants. Cy and Bryan recant giving up on games too early, what it would take to shock them in the upcoming game, having to pay bizarre consequences at Acme Comedy Company, and how many memorable moments have been glossed over during the crazy 2022 Vikings regular season. Enjoy the festivities of the Wild Card Weekend edition of the Vikings Tailgate presented by Cambria.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew recaps the Vikings 33 point comeback, NDSU's quest for a 10th National Championship, the Cowboy's collapse, and previews week 16 in the NFL! YouTube: https://youtu.be/gZNxL6-uH7U --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3gtbpodcast/support

Vi går gjennom hele resten av sesongen kamp for kamp og spår hvem som går til sluttspillet. I tillegg snakker vi selvsagt om "Lucky Laterals i Las Vegas" og det nye Minneapolis Miracle.

Ben Leber breaks down the Vikings comeback against the Colts, Sauce talks NFL Playoffs and the size of Kirk Cousins' crank, the guys debate whether Saturday's game was crazier than the Minneapolis Miracle or not

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the Indianapolis Colts with a comeback from 33 points down. Ron Johnson reviews the biggest moments from the comeback and how the Vikings avoid a letdown against the New York Giants. Plus, did the astonishing comeback top the Minneapolis Miracle for all-time Vikings games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Vikings shocked the Indianapolis Colts with a comeback from 33 points down. Ron Johnson reviews the biggest moments from the comeback and how the Vikings avoid a letdown against the New York Giants. Plus, did the astonishing comeback top the Minneapolis Miracle for all-time Vikings games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The finish to New London Spicer's state championship win has gone viral. Their coach Chad Gustafson joined Jason to talk about the wild play that won them the game.

*Please stay tuned for an important editorial commentary following my interview with Jason* THE POD IS BACK! Dr. Jason Neely is the Director of Clinical Systems at the May Institute. (0:00) - Intro and Season 1 Recap (7:30) - Jason Neely on last football season (12:30) - Galivanting all around the Big D (15:19) - What happened to the pod (16:16) - Being bald (19:00) - Neely's Sugarloops connection (23:26) - Autism: what is it, caring for people with autism, and how it affects families (including a Sugarloops family) (35:00) - Keys to successful relationships (41:00) - Football favorites (Minneapolis Miracle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJzpoj_NxqQ) (49:33) - Post-hoc editorial commentary from Podcast Joe

In today's episode of Two Old Bloggers, the Vikings are coming off winning their sixth game in a row to achieve a 7–1 record. They have a tough test this week against the Buffalo Bills. How will they do? Let's find out. I'm sure almost everybody has seen videos of Kirk Cousins in chains [Kirko Chainz]. It was on the flight home from the game against the Washington Commanders. He took off his shirt, donned just about everybody's ice, and danced in the aisle of the aircraft. Is this a sign of new leadership? Is this a sign that Kirk Cousins is more relaxed? Is this a sign that his teammates believe in him? Has Kevin O'Connell inspired this? Can the team keep winning if this trend continues? Speaking of Kevin O'Connell he talked about throwing 50-50 balls up to Justin Jefferson. He believes JJ will come down with those balls more often than not. He's even encouraged Cousins to take those shots. When Kirk was known for being conservative, if he didn't see numbers on a jersey, he wasn't gonna throw it. Has this change in mentality led towards increased production, and then resulted in more wins? Darren and Dave will break down those items along with giving you your Vikings vs Bills, pregame show. The Buffalo Bills, who had the Vikings number recently and have won most of the games when the two teams meet. It started back when Josh Allen was a rookie and the Vikings were favored by double digits. The Bills are one of the most dominant teams in the league, if not the top team. They are highly favored to make it to the Super Bowl and win it. Could this be a Super Bowl preview game? What if Josh Allen doesn't play because of his injury to his UCL? If Case Keenum must play, it will sort of be ironic that the stars of the Minneapolis Miracle, Keenum and Stefon Diggs will reunite against their former team Sunday in Buffalo. Who do you predict will win this game? Find out why on today's show. This and more today on 2OB. Here are the themes for the show: Theme #1: Kirko Chainz – leader of men? Theme #2: Justin Jefferson and learning to love the 50/50 ball Theme #3: Vikings at Bills game preview Darren Campbell and David Stefano are the Two Old Bloggers. Both started public commentary on the Vikings two decades ago on various blogs. They now do it via live streams on YouTube and Facebook. We appreciate your team fandom and that you are taking the time to enjoy it with us. Join us for your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst Two Old Bloggers and join the conversation! Fan with us!!! Come join the @Climb_ThePocket 's & @DailyNorseman's blogger show with Darren @KickassblogVike and Dave @Luft_Krigare, along with an occasional special guest appearance from Tyler Forness @TheRealForno. Plus, enjoy an OUTSTANDING brew from @LakeMonsterBrew and if you are into rocking wood art, check out @thatsbadassmn. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/climbingthepocket Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/-32t_Pn7g8w At Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/climbingthepocket/ https://www.facebook.com/thedailynorseman/ Partners: Lake Monster Brewing - https://www.lakemonsterbrewing.com That's Bad Ass Wood Art - https://www.thatsbadasswoodart.com/ Eastside Jiu-Jitsu Club - https://martialartsorleans.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three years after being traded, how do Minnesota Vikings fans feel about Buffalo Bills superstar receiver Stefon Diggs? We'll always have the Minneapolis Miracle.  Timestamps: • (0:40) Darrisaw All-Pro • (5:02) Josh Allen Elbow Update • (7:14) Catch the Eagles? • (15:02) Defense Rising • (22:00) JJ2K? • (29:00) Za'Darius Disrespected • (35:18) Top-10 Storylines • (44:44) First Injury Report A Northern Digital Production  --- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/purpleftwpodcast

Bills quarterback Josh Allen's injured elbow could keep him from playing against the Vikings on Sunday, setting up a potential Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs pairing five years after the Minneapolis Miracle. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand preview Sunday's game, talk about past Vikings-Bills games and open the mailbag to answer your questions.

Minnesota Vikings fans remember the moment Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs helped bring the Minneapolis Miracle to life. This week their connection along with Dalvin Cook and Harrison Phillips all play a role in a variety of storylines between the Vikings and Buffalo Bills. Plus, the latest on Josh Allen's injury and what it would mean to beat a Keenum led Bills team to their resume. Finally, who won the Stefon Diggs trade and how the Minnesota Timberwolves can be fixed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota Vikings fans remember the moment Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs helped bring the Minneapolis Miracle to life. This week their connection along with Dalvin Cook and Harrison Phillips all play a role in a variety of storylines between the Vikings and Buffalo Bills. Plus, the latest on Josh Allen's injury and what it would mean to beat a Keenum led Bills team to their resume. Finally, who won the Stefon Diggs trade and how the Minnesota Timberwolves can be fixed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Vikings are turning toward the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but will QB Josh Allen be healthy? If not, it could be the Minneapolis Miracle connection facing the Vikings with Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs. Ron Johnson breaks it down and welcomes on Alec Lewis from The Athletic to discuss the Purple. The two discuss Kirk Cousins, Za'Darius Smith and Ed Ingram in their extended chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Vikings are turning toward the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but will QB Josh Allen be healthy? If not, it could be the Minneapolis Miracle connection facing the Vikings with Case Keenum and Stefon Diggs. Ron Johnson breaks it down and welcomes on Alec Lewis from The Athletic to discuss the Purple. The two discuss Kirk Cousins, Za'Darius Smith and Ed Ingram in their extended chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Meme King' Stefon Diggs joins Von Miller to talk Chiefs, Josh Allen, his brother Trevon, Buffalo's ‘big dub' over the Steelers, and how the Minneapolis Miracle changed his life. The Bills WR1 lists his top 5 NFL corners, reacts to his most viral memes and manifests his plan to watch Rihanna at the Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bets we place on the roulette wheel result in different patterns and outcomes. This occurs for individuals. The same happens for nations. The answer you choose to the question of one God, no god, or many gods, dramatically alters your destiny. Depending on your choice, the heroes become different. The goals change. The heroes of ancient Greece, Odysseus and Achilles, are unlike the heroes of Israel, Moses and David. The foundation story of Rome, through the founder Romulus, is very unlike the founder of Christianity, a carpenter named Jesus. The story that gives structure to your life or nation guides choices toward different ends. Our selected worldview leads to various pathways because the decision tree steers us in different directions that we cannot revert from or modify easily, like a train switching tracks as it leaves the station. Once on the wrong track and moving, it's not always easy to undo. The belief in one God leads to very a different path for Israel than that of Babylon or Egypt. The Hebrews openly reject all other gods like Baal and Zeus and Marduk or Ra. They declare them all to be false gods. Likewise, they don't believe that human emperors like Ramses or Caesar Augustus are actual deities. They don't believe in a pantheon of many gods. Their entire worldview centers around one creator God, and not on any sub-deities. In other words, they have not abandoned the first God. All of the surrounding cultures tell stories about how the first, primordial god or gods, was killed or rendered impotent. That is the main point of contention. None of this is hidden from us. The mythologies of ancient cultures tell these stories of how the first God or gods died. Hesiod's Works and Days tells how Ouranos was replaced. Egyptian tales explain how Osiris was overthrown. They have abandoned the idea of one God. This is exactly why Israel is alone, different, set apart, and yes, chosen. In fact, they are the only ones that have chosen to return to the idea of the one true God.Anyone that likes mythology already knows these stories. I'm not stumbling onto something secret or esoteric. In the myths, chaos is almost always the starting point, which is a condition that any parent, artist, office manager, or software architect is well aware of. We can all relate to the idea of a shapeless mess. There is this watery nothing, an emptiness, which is sometimes called a chasm, or a void, or disorder. You may think of it as something like the upside-down in the mind of Eleven in Stranger Things. Then out of the chaos comes a creation story, the family tree, and then follows the saga of the gods, with entire genealogies and top-notch treachery. There is rebellion among the children of the initial gods that explain the past and present state, right up to the current state of the world. When Israel is writing its story of salvation history, so are the Greeks and others, since writing has suddenly become possible. But what's curious is that as they are writing this, the only people who don't have a hierarchy or genealogy of gods and goddesses is the Hebrew people. Every other group has plowed the initial God into the past, while the Bible declares him to be alive. They alone have held a candle for the one true God in the mind of humanity when all others have declared him snuffed out. This is what makes the Hebrews so different. They are not like any other people. They do not and will not bow to these other gods. They won't play nice just to get along. They reject the myths as mere stories. If there is only one God, all of these myths and stories are just that: stories without any real power. Why would this matter? Who cares? Why can't they just get along and pour out a little liquor for these other gods? Because they can't. To play along will blow out the candle. It makes an enormous difference in meaning about who and what God is, what the idea of God means, and how we are to interact or worship that God. Having only one God makes every other god into an idol, a false god, and reading the Bible you can see how that irritates and enrages the surrounding cultures. Why? Because the Hebrews won't bow or bend to any of these myths. Rest assured that no one, today or in the ancient world, enjoys mockery or belittlement of that which gives them purpose. I don't care what era you live in, or who you are, or how your sense of meaning comes about, but if someone or some group tries to tell you that the center of your life, the meaning of your life, is false, then anger will result. There is hardly a person alive today who can stand strong when their purpose or sense of meaning is mocked or called out as a joke. Hence, the chosen people, in choosing to follow the first God, the one God, are hated throughout history because they will not bend to the world around them and call these sub-gods equal to their God, because they can't. The lesser gods are not worthy of worship.This leads to a whole can of worms being opened, because if you read the Old Testament with this understanding, it shines a light on many stories. The hostile world that Abraham lives in begins to make sense when you see the conflict, when you see how deep and fundamental this division is between them and the surrounding cultures. Why are the others so angry? Why are these events so weird and violent? The Hebrews are living in a time when their tradition is the only odd one, the only one that cannot and will not adapt. To the rest of the world, they have chosen to go backwards. For polytheistic cultures, to offer prayer or sacrifice to another city's god, or to another group's deity, is not a problem, because their concept of "god" is small. If Athens can have a patron god and Corinth can have a different one, then the power of a god is limited. Visitors can go to either place and worship or sacrifice without betraying the home team. They can make offerings and pray for sweet deals. This is what is meant by, “When in Rome, do as the Romans.” It's easy to fit in with the local people if you don't mock or belittle the hometown god or team. I'm sure there were cities like Philadelphia back then, where even if you didn't mock the hometown Eagles, the drunk locals might still have beaten you up. However, in a world of many gods, it's not the end of the world to change your allegiance. Like any timid Minnesota Vikings fan, you could get through an ancient Philadelphia by faking your fandom and maybe wear an Eagles jersey, just for the day, without feeling like you had betrayed the Vikings franchise. The Vikings after all, will break your heart come December, so to deny them in public in trade for saving yourself a black eye is ok. Denying the Minnesota Vikings is not the same as denying the foundation that gives meaning to life. So for Israel, this cannot be done. They cannot put on a Philadelphia Eagles jersey for the day. There can be no worship of any of these small gods, because it immediately disrespects and de-thrones the one God from the highest place. The stakes are much higher than Monday Night Football. The polytheists have already de-throned the one God, and they have no qualms inserting and dropping gods like rows in a database. Israel cannot do that, and thus the problem exists. As long as they maintain that there is only one God, they cannot worship any other god, because to do so destroys their entire worldview. In other words, how they derive meaning from existence is directly opposed to the surrounding world, which puts them always at odds with their neighbors. They have no choice but to call the Philadelphia Eagle what it is: an idol. This makes the choice to worship the one God a demanding and difficult way of life. It's not like being a Minnesota Vikings fan is challenging. I can buy a jersey and turn on the TV. By that ritual act alone I'm a member of the club. One thing I will say for Eagles fans is that they actually seem willing to die for the team, and not only through self-inflicted alcohol poisoning but by actual human sacrifice. Or maybe I'm still bitter over the 2018 beat-down the Vikings received from the Eagles in the NFC championship game. I was riding the high of the Minneapolis Miracle that happened the week before when that debacle happened. But I'm fair-weather fan anyway, and I personally think the sports obsession in America is a symptom that is preceding a major illness. The Hebrews, however, make Eagles fans look like fair-weather fans. You can see this in many stories, where the Israelites will not bend a knee to the false gods. In Daniel, one of my favorites of the entire Bible is when King Nebuchadnezzar has built a giant gold statue and wants everyone to pay homage and worship it. He calls in all the nations and cultures for the day of dedication. Everyone falls in line. Everyone, of course, except for the Jewish representatives. Why? Why can't these three guys just toe the line? Why must they rock the boat of Nebuchadnezzar? They don't worship his gold statue, because they can't. Or they could do it, but they won't. If they do, they have rejected the one true God. If they do, then they have abandoned their faith. If they do, their lives lose all meaning, because they know that the one true God is the truth, thus there is nothing more precious and worthy than keeping faithful to the one true God. Not to mention, there is a good precedence in Exodus for why "golden" statues should not be worshiped, since the Golden Calf incident ended with a lot of corpses, and those involved had to literally drink the melted and powderized metal calf as punishment. So King Nebuchadnezzar is told, "they will not serve your god or worship the golden statue which you set up." The King is livid and orders the three men to be burned in a furnace, demanding that the furnace be stoked to the highest level of heat possible. He gives the three dissidents a chance to change their mind, but they refuse. They respond with one of the ultimate comebacks in execution history, as they tell the King (using my translation here), "Our God may save us. But just so you know, even if he doesn't, we don't really care. But we will never worship your stupid statue."This is a badass tale, like most stories where people stand up for the truth. This is the stuff of legend. They are saying, "Go ahead and kill us. Your god is a fake. Yes, we may burn, but we won't die as apostates."Then Nebuchadnezzar grows even more angry and has them thrown into the furnace. But they do not burn. Something is shielding them from the fire. The book reads (not my translation here), "They walked about in the flames, singing to God and blessing the Lord." They are singing in a furnace like it was a warm shower. Something or someone has interceded so that "the fire in no way touched them or caused them pain or harm." They sing a long song worshiping God, the one God. Then the best part of this story arrives. Nebuchadnezzar looks into the furnace, and sees these three men walking around in the fire, but there is another person. There is a fourth body. Something strange is happening. A fourth person or being is inside the furnace. The King says, “I see four men unbound and unhurt, walking in the fire, and the fourth looks like a son of God.” We don't find out who the fourth person or angel or being was (but there is lots of speculation if you want to research it). The three men emerge unburnt and not even smelling of fire. This leads to a kind of conversion for Nebuchadnezzar, as he is shocked and amazed. He gives orders that everyone must now praise the "Most High God", the one God, going so far to add that anyone who disrespects the one God of these three Jews "...shall be cut to pieces and his house made into a refuse heap. For there is no other God who can rescue like this." This example in Daniel shows what the chosen people are facing and how their declaration of faith enrages the world around them. The chosen people are set apart because they are attempting to re-enthrone the one true God. The lesser gods are all false, so they can never defeat the real God in battle. The demons and lesser gods have only taken power over the minds of men, but they have no true power. This is why lesser gods and demons are said to attack humans; it is the only way they can gain power. They cannot defeat God, but they can corrupt what he loves, which is his creation. To say that a god is powerless will also enrage those who elevate lower, invented gods. This is like going into a diehard Green Bay Packers fan's basement where he has collected years of posters, ticket stubs, team souvenirs, and signed jerseys and then telling him, "The Packers suck!" It's going to sting. It's not how to win friends and influence people. Sticking with the one God, and telling people that whatever they elevate to give them meaning in life is a false god, is inviting conflict, hatred, and wrath.This story in Daniel kind of sums up the problem with why the Jews face so many difficulties. They have chosen a path of difficulty, a tradition that has been left behind by other cultures. If you consider the story in Daniel in comparison to the story of Odysseus, the Greek hero, their way of interacting with the world could not be more different. Odysseus is a great character because he slips through tricky situations. He adapts and maneuvers to make his way home to Ithaca. Odysseus is like a chameleon who can say whatever is needed to survive, which is why we love him and haven't stopped talking about him for several thousand years. He's crafty, clever, slippery. He's cool. He's even kind of like the snake in the garden a bit. When faced with a difficult situation, he shifts. The open line of the Odyssey has various translations, but the Robert Fagles one I like the best: "“Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turnsdriven time and again off course..."He is a man that can change, quickly, to ride out the days of this crazy world. Like various successful salespeople I have interacted with, Odysseus sees a setback as an opportunity and the truth is always fuzzy and grey. I get the sense that Pontius Pilate had some attributes of Odysseus, because when beset with the trouble of Jesus' trial, he maneuvers to save himself, his image, his power. Better yet, when Pilate hears Jesus talking about the idea of "truth" he gives a telling answer, an answer that betrays his worldview.So Pilate said to him, “Then you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."Pilate said to him, “What is truth?"This to me is the root issue that the chosen people are constantly fighting, and it is that of sticking to the one God, because once you depart from the truth of one God, then you can begin to dabble around in declaring anything to be true. Odysseus isn't terribly concerned with what is true, unless it helps him get what he wants. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.whydidpetersink.com

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